Pregnancy Flashcard

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In which organ does the embryo/fetus develop?

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Uterus: The organ in the female reproductive system where the embryo/fetus grows and develops during pregnancy.

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What is the flat organ that supplies nutrients to the fetus?

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Placenta: An organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange.

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How does the baby exchange substances with the mother?

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Umbilical cord: A flexible structure that connects the fetus to the placenta, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and waste.

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What is it called when the cervix opens up during labor?

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Dialate: The process in which the cervix widens to allow the baby to pass through during childbirth.

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What is the amniotic sac?

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Amniotic sac: A fluid-filled membrane that surrounds and protects the developing fetus in the uterus.

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What is the role of the ovary in reproduction?

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Ovary: The female reproductive organ that produces eggs (ova) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

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What is labor?

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Labor: The process of childbirth, involving contractions of the uterus and the eventual delivery of the baby.

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What is effacement?

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Efface: The thinning and shortening of the cervix in preparation for childbirth.

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What is the function of the umbilical cord?

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The umbilical cord carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus and removes waste products.

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What hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy?

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Progesterone: A hormone produced by the ovaries that helps maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy.